The NBA regular season has come to an end and it was packed with incredible performances from first-year players. Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, did not disappoint in his rookie year and the future looks bright for the young star as the San Antonio Spurs continue to build their… Read More »
Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics, Game 1 Detroit Pistons legend Chauncey Billups. An early cornerstone of the Toronto Raptors franchise and one of the greatest dunkers the game has ever seen in Vince Carter. The Jerry West logo for the third time – this as GM/front office guru. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced… Read More »
Eric Musselman, center, is introduced as USC’s new men’s basketball coach by USC President Carol Folt (left) and athletic director Jennifer Cohen during a news conference Friday at the Galen Center. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) As a new day begins for USC men’s basketball, a white horse waited inside the doors of… Read More »
It was early March 2023, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s broad smile filled a box during a video call. The two-time MVP had joined us from Milwaukee’s practice facility, relaxed and contemplative as he rocked back and forth in a chair in the conference room, answering questions ranging from his secret pre-draft visit to Atlanta a decade… Read More »
Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that tells you who and what to play — when it comes to music or other things in my rotation — for the week ahead in fantasy basketball. Below you’ll see a compilation of the pickups you need to make, lineup notes (who’s in and out of rotations),… Read More »
It’s March Madness in the NBA! With only two weeks left in the regular season, many teams are still vying for play-off placement. Which East prospect can avoid the Celtics side of the bracket? Will the Rockets bounce the Warriors out of the play-in tournament? Our NBA writers break down the playoff races to take… Read More »
Three observations after Sixers lost dramatic, controversial game upon Harden’s return originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia James Harden’s first game in Philadelphia since his trade from the Sixers had no shortage of drama. Trailing the Clippers 108-107 with 5.1 seconds left, the Sixers won a jump ball at center court. Kelly Oubre Jr. drove… Read More »
Three observations after Sixers pull off a strong win over Harden, Clippers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers finally saw James Harden again on Sunday in Los Angeles. The team won its first game with the 10-time All-Star since trading him away in a major deal early in the season, earning a strong… Read More »
Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell is insulted by Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando, right, during the first half of the Lakers’ 136-105 victory Monday at Crypto.com Arena. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) Anthony Davis didn’t need 20/20 vision to see the Atlanta Hawks trying to get the Lakers’ attention. “You don’t want my view!” Austin Reaves would… Read More »
Averaging under 10 points and shooting 30% in his last 11 games, Jaden McDaniels could be cut from fantasy basketball leagues to make room for roster upgrades. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Specially for Yahoo Sports There’s only one month left in the NBA regular season, which means it’s officially do-or-die time in most fantasy… Read More »